RESOLUTION NO. 242
AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST ALBANY ITALIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, INC. AND AMENDING THE 2024 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET
Introduced: 4/8/24
By ARPA Executive Committee:
WHEREAS, The County of Albany received $29.6 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which may be used for various projects and programs within the County to help mitigate the long-term effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature created the ARPA Executive Committee and its various Subcommittees to determine how these funds should be distributed and to review applications for these monies, and
WHEREAS, The ARPA Executive Committee and its various Subcommittees have worked tirelessly over the last year in order to establish guidelines that will assist them in reviewing and evaluating the numerous applications they will receive, and
WHEREAS, The ARPA Executive Committee, having evaluated numerous proposals, has requested authorization to disburse ARPA funding in the amount of $25,000 to and enter into an agreement with the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society, Inc. (WAIBS) for a term commencing April 8, 2024, and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, The WAIBS was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic due to its inability to host its revenue-generating banquet and catering events, resulting in financial strain and jeopardizing its ability to sustain operations, and
WHEREAS, The WAIBS seeks funding to stabilize its financial position and revitalize revenue streams, and
WHEREAS, This funding will ensure that the WAIBS continues to provide social activities and charitable services to the local community and senior citizens, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to disburse ARPA funding in the amount of $25,000 to and enter into an agreement w...
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